Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has selected the SWOSU World Languages Scholars for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. These scholarships benefit students studying in the Department of Language & Literature who have designated World Languages as a minor degree component.

Gabriel Piccolella, Aquetzalli Herrera, Karia Brown, Leonel Lora, Adrianna Teal, Bentlee Lindsey, Kylie Warren, and Lucas Punneo are the latest scholars to receive these awards which are funded through a collaboration among the SWOSU Foundation, Inc.; the Weatherford Rotary Club; and Reid Newspapers.

• Gabriel Piccolella is a freshman studying nursing from Weatherford, Oklahoma.

• Aquetzalli Herrera is a senior majoring in Accounting and Finance from Hooker, Oklahoma.

• Kaira Brown is a freshman from Sidney, Australia, majoring in Health Science.

• Leonel Lora is a junior with a major in Biomedical Science from Ringwood, Oklahoma.

• Adrianna Teal is a senior studying Park and Wildlife Law Enforcement from Oklahoma City.

• Bentlee Lindsey is a sophomore majoring in Nursing from Newcastle, Oklahoma.

• Kylie Warren is a sophomore studying Political Science from Hydro, Oklahoma.

• Lucas Punneo is a sophomore majoring in Political Science from Yukon, Oklahoma.

The SWOSU World Languages Scholarships are awarded each semester to students enrolled in the World Languages Program at SWOSU. The program can be completed with five language courses, and it also offers a 100% online option. For more information about the World Languages Program and the scholarship, please contact Dr. Tugba Sevin, Professor and World Languages Coordinator, at tugba.sevin@swosu.edu.

The World Languages Scholarship Fund is stewarded by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. For more information, please contact the SWOSU Foundation at (580) 774-3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.com.

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